Rock Climbing Technique for Beginners: Hooks | The Ultimate Guide

[@arfranklin3]

per usual, the way you break down a technique's many options is thorough and relatable. i've been watching your videos on a regular basis to help improve my bouldering and i can't thank you enough for taking the time to share your knowledge. keep up the great work and know that it doesn't go unnoticed.

[@ManitheMonkey]

Thanks Arthur for the motivating input!

[@ManitheMonkey]

Fellow Monkeys, a big chunk of work is done! I proudly present the complete analysis of yet another Rock Climbing Technique for Intermediates: Hooks! I hope you learned something you didn’t know already, like I did during the making of this tutorial. If you did, please leave a like, it helps a lot, share your opinion, share it with some climbing mates who like to climb PROPERLY, and don’t forget to subscribe for future technique episodes. Thank you for your attention, I’ll see you soon!

[@kostrzak18]

Do you plan to make video about climbing on strongly overhanging walls and roofs ? I believe I am not the only one waiting for this :)

[@Tormentor]

Also ich klettere erst seit ein paar Wochen. Gerade deine Videos bzgl Halt- und Fußtechniken haben da schon einiges bewirkt, was momentan noch fehlt sind sowohl Kraftausdauer beim richtigen Klettern, als auch noch etwas Hand- und Impulskraft beim Bouldern, kommt aber mit der Zeit. Danke sehr schonmal, vor allem da die Videos sehr anschaulich sind.

[@ManitheMonkey]

+kostrzak18 Sounds like a great suggestion, let's see what I can do!

[@ManitheMonkey]

+Tormentor Freut mich dass die Videos dir geholfen haben! Für Kraftausdauer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZqwaYdoZ8aiqZo

[@keney22LP]

+1 for the Overhanging and Roofs!

[@danielscully9356]

This is so exceptionally done. This is a shining example of the good side of German thought. I am benefitting from it thoroughly. Thank you. Its definitely helpimg my climbing!

[@luminext6608]

I've been watching your clips for a while now, but only recently been putting them into action. actively training what you talk about and I have been seeing a massive improvement in my climbing. My big mouth blurting out goals are seeming possible. Thanks.

[@ManitheMonkey]

I'm very happy to hear that! Keep crushing!

[@stephenstone3343]

Your videos are the best. I used the heel hook technique yesterday on a diagonal crack climb i could not do before for lack of footholds. Made it easily. i have emailed your channel to my climbing partner. Thanks

[@ManitheMonkey]

Congratz, I'm glad the content is helpful :)

[@robertreeves7803]

I'm new to climbing and really enjoying you videos. I would like to see more beginner based videos on good habits to develope early on that would benefit me later on. I really enjoyed the injury prevetion and beginner technique series.

[@gregkoeppen7395]

These technique videos are awesome, i really like that you break down why certain techniques are used and how they can improve my climbing. I can't wait for more. Keep them coming.

[@photographeye]

Request: I'd like to see a technique video on working slopers on an overhanging wall (and/or the roof). =)

[@stefanms8803]

...the climber on the left side... the climber on the right side... Me: that's the same guy

[@Likond1]

Even if u climbed for quite soom time now u always get to klnow something new - really great video bro - keep it goin

[@LisaLaMagna]

You crammed a lot of great information into a short video, wow. Much appreciated.

[@kravmaga5064]

Always a pleasure watching your instructional videos. As a visual learner, it helps me a lot watching you perform the moves and explain the pros and cons. A lot to absorb but that is where the fun lies - working and testing it out with every challenge.

[@climbscience4813]

Very thorough analysis! What I've observed on many of the pros is that they start with what you would call the frontal heel and as they get higher, they turn it into a lateral heel and pull their hip into the wall by rotating the leg around the knee (if that makes sense). If you watch Adam Ondra for instance, you rarely see him do a heel hook that doesn't involve the lateral heel to a degree. For me that was a reason to focus on those lateral heels more than the frontal heels. Cheers for this really good video!

[@ManitheMonkey]

Thanks for the input man! It's true, I've noticed this as well!

[@skala558]

Most comprehensive video i've seen, can't wait to practice these new tips. It's been my weak spot, could only use toes so far and only in very rare circumstances hooks. I knew there was way more to it, just couldn't figure out how. Thanks much!

[@ManitheMonkey]

Glad to here you've got something from the tips!

[@DannyHuynh84]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, they have been a very useful tool in my training. I started indoor climbing in June and with the help of these videos have progressed to a grade i thought i would never be able to send (5.10b). I look forward to adding more techniques to my arsenal and pushing higher grades! Keep em' coming.

[@ManitheMonkey]

Glad to hear my videos helped you improving, that's their purpose! Stay consistent and I'm sure you will push higher, thanks for motivating me to create more!

[@jennykudymowa8454]

Hi Mani, I simply love your videos. They are not only very informative and inspiring, but also really entertaining. Thanks a lot for all the good work!

[@paulmartin3355]

awesome as always ! I don't think there is any videos out there with so much information on rock climbing technic, great job we can really see the effort you put in these videos, loved it :)

[@ManitheMonkey]

I'm absolutely glad the work is appreciated, thanks Paul!

[@sergiomartinezdominguez1230]

You are an amazing teacher!

[@ytdkr]

You're a natural educator. Thank you!!!

[@blindsuns1]

as usual, brilliant video. I feel like these more subtle refinements in footwork are often the ones that climbers struggle with the most to learn, so big ups for such a detailed yet easy to understand explanation. I always hear people complain 'i suck at heel hooks' which is a pity because often they can be so advantageous (or mandatory)!

[@ManitheMonkey]

Thanks Robert, and I absolutely agree!

[@justamelancholy]

So complete explanation!! Nice job man!

[@Andrew-po3vw]

Thanks for the exhaustive, technical guide. Your videos are an invaluable resource!

[@raventhird5146]

Thank you so much! I was struggling to stick toe hooks for a while, because I just couldn't get them to stick sometimes but I finally understand why I'm not getting them now! Another absolutely awesome video

[@ManitheMonkey]

I'm glad the video helped!

[@climbing_in_the_clouds]

I like how comprehensive this video is.

[@roccopanciera8678]

Thanks Mani for all these very useful videos. The explanations are great and the practical examples work as an excellent complements. I also really appreciate the humour you manage to sprinke here and there. I'm just starting out with climbing and your videos have uickly become my main source of advice and inspiration. great job!

[@walkwithusnow]

I must of watched 8 or 9 of your videos and for some reason this one was funnier than the rest :) learning a lot as a beginner and your videos are really helping me get a head start on climbing, keep up the good work.........and the funny edits :)

[@ManitheMonkey]

I'm glad it's helpful!

[@RussRider]

this is super well done and super helpful. thank you

[@theHighlyClassified]

This is exactly the video I've been needing! I'm a really short climber (5'0"), so utilizing heel hooks should be my secret weapon. I just have a hard time figuring out when to use them. This is incredibly informative - thanks!

[@theHighlyClassified]

Lol that ending - it's nice to see the kind of effort you put into editing because you look so effortless most of the time

[@TOmaynardOL]

Great video, and always useful! Keep them coming!

[@nicolasduverglas]

Thanks you mani for this episode ! Well presented

[@pat3753]

Sehr gute Erklärung! Vielen Dank

[@Brewsto]

Enjoyed your analysis very much. Thank you.

[@ulrichkruse3186]

Very well explained. Thanks!

[@sunfler]

no more climbing technique video any more? super like this series!

[@asafpardess9210]

please keep up with this series. and if you can show some drills for getting better in those moves. thx for the help because of those series i was able to do v6 before half a year!

[@stephenjtan]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[@keney22LP]

As usual, Very good analysis and description! awesome job! thanks!

[@Soulsurver]

i have mastered two grades since i watch your videos bro :)

[@ManitheMonkey]

YES man! Makes me very happy to hear that!

[@jacobkization]

Great video!! You brought up a lot of technical aspects of heel and toe hooking I have never heard or read of!

[@adielisha1980]

thanks alot man! this video thoroughly explains about hooks like no other video, and it's great for a beginner like me :) thanks :)

[@ManitheMonkey]

I'm glad it's helpful!

[@icaderos331]

Very interesting video Keep on posting thing like these one

[@elflaco5052]

great video mani! you explain very well. thanks!

[@ManitheMonkey]

Thank you, I try my best!

[@alexchaoo]

Great video Manny! I find that sometimes that when I'm heel hooking and I need to make a big reach to a hold above it helps to have my hanging foot push off of another hold that is lower than the heel hooking hold. I think it has to do with using the hamstring less so that there's less of a chance of the heel popping off, which is really important to me when I'm topping out a boulder outdoors. Also we call the pinching of a hold between a toe hook and normal toe placement a bike in the US (and the UK I believe) because if it's really extreme (the two holds that are being squeezed to create tension are far apart) it looks like you're riding a bike. Keep up the great content!

[@ManitheMonkey]

Thanks man! And thanks for the awesome input! Good to know it's called a bike, never heard that before.

[@PeriklisRipis]

that called Bicycling ;-) One foot pushing, the other pulling, like riding a bike. This can be done on one hold (the typical definition) or different holds where one foot is toeing in and the other is toehooking.

[@PeriklisRipis]

nice video man ;-)

[@jenaygrant7322]

lol literally at 12:12. solid video. thanks for sharing!

[@heloisechung]

very thorough, thanks!

[@michaelng9054]

Awesome tutorial! Your videos are awesome man!

[@pdude1911]

Excellent video!!

[@francescapezze7695]

thanks for your great tutorials!!danke!

[@9DIACONO9]

Great explaination, dude.

[@RustuPai]

Nice tips! I've learned a lot!

[@Gannicius]

Great content as always! Keep it up! :D

[@chrisb4003]

Thanks for that

[@krisztinaholly]

Hi Mani, love your videos! (Being an engineer, I love how analytical they are, but they're also entertaining.) Question: you talk about the importance of always using your toes. And then in this video you mention that heels and toes are the exception. What about the edges?

[@susisorglos7010]

Thanks for that great video man!

[@Colin_Barnes]

Eric Karlsson brought me to your channel. And i'm glad he did

[@ManitheMonkey]

Cool, he's got some good stuff as well :)

[@BryceHartman]

I love your videos man!

[@thissstle]

Mani could you do a video on the technique for slopers?

[@millacabral9475]

Sam Thistlewood I think he said something about it on the hold directionality video and on the back stepping video :) It's all about where you place yourself in relation to the hold.

[@thissstle]

Milla Cabral oh right, I'll rewatch that video then. Thanks

[@Hildamodular]

Great video, thanks a lot !

[@ManitheMonkey]

Thanks, it was a pleasure to me :)

[@Kingaxel1]

Another great video

[@mtung05]

Sir, thanks for the detailed explanation,. You should write a book!

[@bangbangchiken]

Hey Mani, love the vids! Any advice on building strength for toe hooks?

[@jakejwkim]

Do them more

[@again7pyms]

Wow! This video 👌👍💪

[@AProudDad]

Your videos are great (I'm a new subscriber), thanks so much for these!

[@ManitheMonkey]

You're welcome, thanks for the support!

[@caverbridget]

Really great video Mani, clearly explained and a good pace to keep us interested but make sure we understand the points. Your videos really help me set-up/inspire training sessions for teenagers and then they can watch the video after too. Thank you!

[@andersonboy620]

Mani, make sure to water the plants of the beckground on time, they look dry. Hahaha!

[@haeunepark1553]

Thank you~ 감사합니다~

[@alirezababaie1040]

Genial!!!! Danke dir!

[@trevornoah3500]

super channel! thx!

[@ManitheMonkey]

super name! you're welcome!

[@luminext6608]

Your a Legend dude

[@UncleT0ny]

you're*

[@Bodoczky]

Calves not involved with heel hooks? I guess that's why they cramp every time I do a hard heel hook...

[@partykrew666]

i think you should be pulling with your hamstrings and back/glutes and only using your calves to keep your heel in position

[@prusikmallorca]

Great vid!!! ;)

[@mnugent1974]

whats with jungle in background?

[@yturga]

haha, love the funny endings ...

[@neildutoit5177]

I thought that engaging more muscles gave you more strength

[@jokoska]

5:32 the smear is painful to watch D: Great demos, I could read ten articles or watch 10 seconds of this.

[@seamuscannon4603]

3:11 Dab!!!